On average, I sleep 18 hours less per week than my partner, who sleeps a normal amount.

That is a whole lot of extra time I have in my week compared to most people. Not something I am attempting to do, and I don’t think getting a too-short amount of sleep is something to be proud of – especially when it affects you negatively.

I’ve just always been an incredibly light sleeper who doesn’t sleep much or at “normal” times. Can’t help it. Doesn’t harm me and couldn’t sleep more if I tried, so I appreciate the extra time.